Howard E. Johnson, age 85 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at his home in Columbus. Mr. Johnson was preceeded in death by his wife Pauline, his grand-daughter Tracy and his daughter, Karen Shrider. Survivors include sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Johnson, Donald (Ann) Johnson and Dennis (Becky) Johnson; daughter, Maxine Hibbs; Twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren: Brother, Carl (Doris) Johnson and sister, Vivian Spencer.; sister-in-law, Carol Johnson. Many nieces, nephews and extended family Tom and Barb Sabatino and family also survive. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Homereach Hospice, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 .Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 24, at 7:00p.m. at the North Park Church of Christ, 4938 Westerville Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43231. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.